Kanazawa weather in May (Ishikawa, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Kanazawa during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kanazawa generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Kanazawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

With around 192 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kanazawa climate page with graphs.

 

Kanazawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in May

Find out more about the weather in Japan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kanazawa in May?

For visitors traveling to Kanazawa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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